It’s a topic we’ve written about in the past here on the Blog: is it right or wrong to give an unequal inheritance to your heirs in your will? Some would argue that fairness demands an equal division of assets among your beneficiaries, but is that realistic? Are there scenarios in which an unequal inheritance … Read more
For many years, financial prognosticators have been peering into their crystal balls and predicting what has come to be called “the Great Wealth Transfer.” The scenario is pretty simple: as millions of baby boomers have moved through the population, driven by a post-World-War-Two baby boom that never let up all through the 1950s and early … Read more
Are you and your family dealing with the stresses of caring for someone with dementia? If so, then you know the exhaustion and frustration – and, yes, moments of joy and humor – that dementia care can trigger. Perhaps you’ve also seen first-hand how programs and resources that are proven to help to those caring … Read more
Can advances in technology in 2024 help stem the epidemic of loneliness affecting millions of seniors? We were skeptical, until we learned about a new “robotic companion” that is already in use, helping isolated seniors connect with friends and family and giving them someone – or something? – to interact with. Before we introduce you … Read more
If you’ve ever faced the emotional trauma of having to do funeral planning for a loved one, you’ll be able to empathize with this article from the Kiplinger website. It reminds us of something we might rather not think about: the importance of funeral planning and the reality of our own death. One day we will each shake … Read more
Do Medicaid patients have rights in cases of improper care? And when it comes to making sure that residents of nursing homes, particularly those residents who are on Medicaid, are being properly cared for, whose job is it to enforce the standards of care? Do the families of residents have any standing before the court … Read more
Are you preparing for retirement? If you answered a speedy “yes,” then it’s likely that your retirement planning has mostly involved finances. For most American workers, preparing for retirement means planning for that day when your financial situation makes it possible to say good-bye to that regular paycheck. If someone asks, “Are you ready for … Read more
Not too many years back, there were essentially two housing options for those with dementia: stay at home with family, or move into institutional care, which meant a nursing home. But families now have more choices. Assisted living facilities are increasingly open to housing adults with dementia, as we wrote about not long ago here … Read more
That sound you hear in the background is a ticking clock – because the open enrollment deadline is just days away. Medicare open enrollment is winding down to its final date on December 7th, and there’s still time to decide whether a change of medical coverage is in order, to take effect January 1. But … Read more
What are the early warning signs of dementia? It’s much more than a purely academic question: with more than 6 ½ million Americas suffering with Alzheimer’s disease, and an untold number dealing with other, less common forms of dementia, knowing the potential warning signs is important to every family and every caregiver. The list of … Read more
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